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News Release from: DMG (UK) | Subject: DMU 50 eVo linear machining centre
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 May 2006
Machining centre is smaller, faster,
more stable
Linear motor axes feature a 5-axis/five-sides machining centre, which being smaller than its predecessor, has longer X and Y axes, undercutting capability and greater stability and rigidity.
The first model in the DMU 50V Series was unveiled in 1995 and by 1999, 600 units had been installed worldwide The popularity of this universal milling machine has never wavered with successive generations
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 1 Sep 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Despite a smaller footprint than its predecessor this machine has longer X and Y axes, 450mm and 400mm respectively.
It also boasts greater stability and rigidity.
As the suffix suggests, the 500mm X-axis is equipped with a dynamic linear drive that accelerates at 1G achieving rapid traverses up to 80m/min.
This represents an increase of 60% on the previous design, promising higher productivity and positioning accuracy.
The NC rotary table with 50 rev/min C-axis and 40 rev/min B-axis allows flexible 5-axis machining.
Its larger swivel range of 108 deg allows undercuts of 18 deg.
The universal design of this machine is complemented by the option to fit a 120-tool magazine as an alternative to the 30- and 60-station magazines whose double gripper reduces chip-to-chip times to less than 5 seconds.
The customer can choose from a range of spindle options - 12,000, 24,000 and the high-speed 42,000 rev/min types - and controls, Heidenhain iTNC 530, Siemens 840D powerline or MillPlus IT.
All feature the ergonomic DMG ControlPanel with large 15in TFT screen and 3D software.
Special packages, for machining aluminium or graphite for example, are also available.
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